Traditional Coatings
*** This page is for reference purposes only, the data has been generated under laboratory setting; the actual data may vary due to working parameters, surface finishes and many other factors, please contact us for further assistance. ***
Color |
Yellow Gold | Gray Silver | Violet Brown | Violet Brown | Violet Brown |
Micro Hardness |
3000 | 3300 | 3200 | 2800 | 3000 |
Coefficient of Friction |
0.2 – 0.4 | 0.1 – 0.3 | 0.2 – 0.4 | < 0.1 | 0.2 – 0.3 |
Coating Thickness (μm) |
2-4 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 2-4 |
Max Working / Oxidation Temp |
600C / 1100F | 860C / 1580F | 900C / 1650F | 800C / 1470F | 930C / 1700F |
Primary Application |
General coating for cutter, milling, and drilling | High thermal stability | Broad range of high temp and dry machining applications | Electroplate grinding wheels | High temp application for material with above 60 RC |
Specialty Coatings
Color |
Brown | Light Gold | Silver | Silver | Rainbow |
Micro Hardness |
3450 | 3000 | 2500 | 2500 |
3200-3500 Hv +/- 10% (vary based on the O:N ratio) |
Coefficient of Friction |
0.1 – 0.3 | 0.06 | 0.1 – 0.3 | 0.1 – 0.3 |
.05 – .15 +/-20% (vary based on O:N ratio) |
Coating Thickness (μm) |
2-4 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 3-5 |
Max Working / Oxidation Temp |
950C / 1740F | 850C / 1560F | 800C / 1470F | 800C / 1470F | Above 1600F |
Primary Application |
Machining stainless steel, cast iron, heat treated alloy, super alloy | Working with sticky, gummy material | Machining of copper forming dies | Die Cast molding components | Corrosion resistant, Low Coefficient of Friction, Abrasion Resistance and High Durability |